SWIFT Code ORBCINBBMAS — ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE, CHENNAI (MADRAS)

About SWIFT Code ORBCINBBMAS — ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE, CHENNAI (MADRAS)

SWIFT code ORBCINBBMAS is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE in CHENNAI (MADRAS), India. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE for all outward international remittances from CHENNAI (MADRAS). Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ORBCINBBMAS

The code ORBCINBBMAS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ORBCINBBMAS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE account in CHENNAI (MADRAS), share SWIFT code ORBCINBBMAS with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE, CHENNAI (MADRAS) must provide SWIFT code ORBCINBBMAS. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE in CHENNAI (MADRAS) rely on SWIFT code ORBCINBBMAS for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE →

How SWIFT Code ORBCINBBMAS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ORBCINBBMAS and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ORBCINBBMAS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ORBCINBBMAS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHENNAI (MADRAS) only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within India.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ORBCINBBMAS directly with ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE's CHENNAI (MADRAS) branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.